HSC 2007 - Board of Studies
... The gravitational potential energy of a given mass is known at both Earth’s surface and at a fixed distance above Earth. What CANNOT be determined by comparing these two values of gravitational potential energy? (A) The mass of Earth (B) The speed of rotation of Earth (C) The escape velocity of a ...
... The gravitational potential energy of a given mass is known at both Earth’s surface and at a fixed distance above Earth. What CANNOT be determined by comparing these two values of gravitational potential energy? (A) The mass of Earth (B) The speed of rotation of Earth (C) The escape velocity of a ...
Amber 8
... • Microcanonical ensemble (NVE) : The thermodynamic state characterized by a fixed number of atoms, N, a fixed volume, V, and a fixed energy, E. This corresponds to an isolated system. • Canonical Ensemble (NVT): This is a collection of all systems whose thermodynamic state is characterized by a fix ...
... • Microcanonical ensemble (NVE) : The thermodynamic state characterized by a fixed number of atoms, N, a fixed volume, V, and a fixed energy, E. This corresponds to an isolated system. • Canonical Ensemble (NVT): This is a collection of all systems whose thermodynamic state is characterized by a fix ...
Automatic Adaptive Multi-Dimensional Particle In Cell Giovanni Lapenta
... software based on an AMR solution [5] of the conservation laws. We have applied the code to the solution of the gas dynamics equations for the Colella’s wedge problem [14]. A planar M = 10 shock is incident on an oblique surface; the angle between the shock direction and the surface is π/6. The actu ...
... software based on an AMR solution [5] of the conservation laws. We have applied the code to the solution of the gas dynamics equations for the Colella’s wedge problem [14]. A planar M = 10 shock is incident on an oblique surface; the angle between the shock direction and the surface is π/6. The actu ...
AT2 - Task - Electricity and Magnetism test
... A student conducts an experiment to investigate the relationship between the current flowing in a horizontal metal wire and the magnetic force acting on the wire when it is placed in a uniform magnetic field B. The experimental arrangement is shown in the diagram below. The horizontal metal wire has ...
... A student conducts an experiment to investigate the relationship between the current flowing in a horizontal metal wire and the magnetic force acting on the wire when it is placed in a uniform magnetic field B. The experimental arrangement is shown in the diagram below. The horizontal metal wire has ...
Einstein`s contributions to atomic physics
... as it seems, and could not be otherwise. As Einstein said, ‘the most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible’. This paper will attempt to illustrate ways in which Einstein’s discoveries regarding atomic structure can be made intuitive, and simplify our understanding of th ...
... as it seems, and could not be otherwise. As Einstein said, ‘the most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible’. This paper will attempt to illustrate ways in which Einstein’s discoveries regarding atomic structure can be made intuitive, and simplify our understanding of th ...
Motion of atoms in a radiation trap
... Gaussian beam traps and at high powers dipole fluctuations can exceed the spontaneous scattering force fluctuations. Fortunately, however, conditions exist in the Gaussian trap of Befs. 6 and 9 where the dipole force fluctuation can be neglected relative to the scattering force fluctuations. This pa ...
... Gaussian beam traps and at high powers dipole fluctuations can exceed the spontaneous scattering force fluctuations. Fortunately, however, conditions exist in the Gaussian trap of Befs. 6 and 9 where the dipole force fluctuation can be neglected relative to the scattering force fluctuations. This pa ...
Part 15 - Chemical shifts of nitriles
... densities. All these have to be incorporated into the model. The electric field of the cyano group is calculated in an identical manner to any other C—X bond. The electric field is calculated as being due to the charge on the nitrogen atom of the CN and an equal and opposite charge on the carbon ato ...
... densities. All these have to be incorporated into the model. The electric field of the cyano group is calculated in an identical manner to any other C—X bond. The electric field is calculated as being due to the charge on the nitrogen atom of the CN and an equal and opposite charge on the carbon ato ...
2012 Senior External Examination Physics Paper One — Question
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... Copyright protects this material. Copyright in the Senior External Examination is owned by the State of Queensland and/or the Queensland Studies Authority. Copyright in some of the material may be owned by third parties. Except as permitted by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cwlth), reproduction by any mean ...
The Fundamental Physics of Electromagnetic Waves
... which when once set in motion by any impulse, continue to perform a long series of vibrations before they come to rest … provided the periodic time of the gentle blows is precisely the same as the periodic time of the body’s own vibrations, very large and powerful oscillations may result. But if the ...
... which when once set in motion by any impulse, continue to perform a long series of vibrations before they come to rest … provided the periodic time of the gentle blows is precisely the same as the periodic time of the body’s own vibrations, very large and powerful oscillations may result. But if the ...
Coulomb`s Law
... from one material to another • Different materials have a different degree of attraction for electrons • The triboelectric series determines which materials have a greater attraction. • When two materials are rubbed together, the one with the higher attraction will end up getting some of the electro ...
... from one material to another • Different materials have a different degree of attraction for electrons • The triboelectric series determines which materials have a greater attraction. • When two materials are rubbed together, the one with the higher attraction will end up getting some of the electro ...
atoms
... Bromine has two naturally occurring isotopes, bromine-79 and bromine-81. Bromine exists as a diatomic compound, ie. Br2. How many different Br2 molecules are possible and what are their masses? 1. 2 different molecules: 158 and 162 u. 2. 3 different molecules: 158, 160, and 162 u. 3. 3 different mo ...
... Bromine has two naturally occurring isotopes, bromine-79 and bromine-81. Bromine exists as a diatomic compound, ie. Br2. How many different Br2 molecules are possible and what are their masses? 1. 2 different molecules: 158 and 162 u. 2. 3 different molecules: 158, 160, and 162 u. 3. 3 different mo ...
Chapter 1 Semiconductors THE ELECTRON IN ELECTRIC
... At 0K, there is no kinetic energy. Therefore, the valence electrons are localized in a metal atom. As the temperature is increased from 0K, there are some free electrons. However, their thermal energy is low. They interact with the metal ions and undergo Coulombic scattering events. In coulombic sca ...
... At 0K, there is no kinetic energy. Therefore, the valence electrons are localized in a metal atom. As the temperature is increased from 0K, there are some free electrons. However, their thermal energy is low. They interact with the metal ions and undergo Coulombic scattering events. In coulombic sca ...
